On Friday, Jan. 30, Carlmont students walked out of school in a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in solidarity with nearby schools. Students met after lunch in front of...

Ten. Out of 2,017. Two thousand and seventeen is the total number of individuals who have ever served in the United States Senate in history. And only ten of them have been Asian American and Pacific...

*Updated Nov. 23, 2025 On Nov. 21, a nearby water main break caused Carlmont High School to cancel classes for the day. Students, teachers, and parents were all initially notified in the morning,...

A protestor stands at a "No Kings" protest holding a sign that reads, "Give me back my rights." Many people do not have the privilege of staying out of politics, especially in recent times, as current...

Students are seen peacefully working in class on an assignment. Favored students may receive more leniency for assignments compared to others. These attitudes and behaviors teachers exhibit directly influence...

On Fridays, the Carlmont field’s lights shine bright, the stands fill up, and students wearing themed colors pile in to cheer on the football team.  Tickets are sold, announcements blare, and the...

On Sept. 10, just as lunch began, Carlmont Principal Gay Buckland-Murray’s voice echoed through the loudspeakers, directing students to return to their second-period classrooms. Students were scattered...

As Carlmont students laughed about skipping class due to a Secure Campus, students in Colorado huddled behind cabinets and under desks, praying that they weren’t next. What most Carlmont students...

A Secure Campus announcement at Carlmont High School was made during lunchtime on Sept. 10, leaving students and teachers shocked and disoriented. At 12:15 p.m., Principal Gay Buckland-Murray called...

In 2025, your politics aren't just your opinion, they're your identity. When Brandon Wu showed up to school wearing a red MAGA hat, the reaction wasn’t just disagreement, it was an onslaught.  “They...

As Advanced Placement (AP) testing season arrived in May, students across the nation sat down for one of the most widely taken and challenging exams of the year, AP World History: Modern. For many sophomores,...

She attended one of the most prestigious universities in Singapore, married the love of her life, and attained her dream job after years of hard work. On the outside, she has everything that one could...

Students in Carlmont’s entrepreneurship class had an opportunity to showcase and sell their products during multiple lunchtime sales events, marking the final stage of a semester-long project. The...

The increasing pressure to take Advanced Placement, or AP classes, is causing Carlmont students to challenge themselves next year, often enrolling in three to five AP courses at a time. With the third...

Carlmont is implementing phone pockets for all classrooms next year, aligning with the plan of the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) to fully restrict phone use due to new state law. By July...

At Carlmont, teachers and administrators face an ever-changing battle against cheating in classrooms.  With the introduction of tools like artificial intelligence, students are progressively becoming...

As the second semester starts at Carlmont, students and teachers work to regain focus and motivation, navigating higher expectations and new goals. With winter break now in the past, students struggle...

As the festive season rolls around, students begin listening to festive songs, adding to the holiday spirit. With holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving now in the past, people of all ages worldwide...

The Starbucks holiday menu was released nationwide on Nov. 7, with people across the country excited to try old favorites and brand-new additions to the menu. Earlier this month, Starbucks began selling...

As excitement grows for upcoming concerts, teenagers face the thrill of live music alongside cost and safety challenges. With shows like Sabrina Carpenter’s "Short n' Sweet Tour" and Billie Eilish’s...